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Tolkien

2019Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic485.8Rotten Tomatoes51%71%

A moving, nostalgic war movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

A life of love, courage & fellowship.

England, early 20th century. The future writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) and three of his schoolmates create a strong bond between them as they share the same passion for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • World War I Era
  • Literary Fellowship
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Friendship and Loss
  • Artistic Passion
  • English History
  • The Power of Imagination

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Dome Karukoski
Written by
David Gleeson, Stephen Beresford
Produced by
Kris Thykier, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

May 3, 2019 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
May 3, 2019
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
War, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
80 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

The Ace, Artistic License – History, Shout-Out +9

  • The Ace
  • Artistic License – History
  • Shout-Out
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • Dead All Along
  • War Is Hell
  • Due to the Dead
  • Period Piece
  • Giant Flyer
  • Smash Cut
  • Took a Level in Kindness
  • Bookends

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tolkien?"

Questions about Tolkien

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tolkien?

PrimefuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

In the United States, Tolkien streams on Prime, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is Tolkien worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Tolkien okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Tolkien good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Tolkien plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Tolkien a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 43% of its budget.